Originally Posted by
texaspilot76
I appreciate your opinion, and I agree to get fair pay. Who wouldn't want to make more money?
I do have the inside scoop on this ordeal from an unamed source. From what I understand, the union is wanting mainline-type pay to fly these aircraft. The company is ready and willing to pay more, however the union wants an unreasonable figure. It would not be profitable with what the pilot group wants.
No offense intended, but many of you do not know a lot about the business world. You have to look at things from a business standpoint as well.
I am hoping that things get worked out and we get these aircraft. More aircraft means more flying and increased staffing, which means more lines and faster upgrades. I am here to get my PIC time and move on. Not that I don't like where I work, I do, but the regionals are no place for a lifelong career.
Well I DO come from a business background and can understand the business perspective of how these companies try to reduce labor costs in light of unions trying to raise rates for their members. The problem I see now as a pilot and that I saw in the business environment is in the effort to keep these costs low, companies lose sight of the fact that "labor" is not a static entity but a living, breathing emotional monster. They need to recognise a bit more that its not a cut and dry economic model that will keep your labor force happy, yet labor costs low. IMHO many of these companies (MAG seeming to be a huge violator of this) are tripping over a dollar to save a penny. Its the short-sighted vision of management that keeps labor in a constant state of unrest and unhappiness. Keeping your labor force happy may cost you a little more in the short term but the long term bottom line benefits are much higher. Most companies are too afraid to wait out the time that it would take to realize these benefits so its all short term thinking. Just look at the innovative companies that have provided their employees with a much more labor friendly environment. Many of them are at the top of their respective industries.
Just my .02 centavos